Birgit Curved Petal Glass Wall Sconce Light Fixture

The VoriHaus Birgit Curved Petal Glass Wall Sconce carries a wide shade of curved glass on a short stem, gathered into folds at the top so the rim opens out in a petal line rather than a plain curve. It is an upward-facing shade: the light leaves the open top and washes the wall above it, which is a gentler effect than a downward sconce and the reason this shape keeps coming back in mid-century rooms.

The shade is 11 inches wide and 7.9 inches tall and stands 5.1 inches out from the wall, with the whole fixture weighing 5.73 pounds. Four glass colors are offered and chosen at checkout, and because the glass is what the light passes through, the color changes the cast of the room noticeably rather than only the look of the fixture when it is off. It takes an E26 or E27 socket bulb rated up to 10 watts.

The fixture is hardwired, and at 5.73 pounds on a 5.1 inch projection it puts real leverage on the fixing. VoriHaus recommends having a qualified electrician make the connection, fixing into a stud or a rated wall plug rather than plasterboard alone, and confirming the fixture is rated for your household supply before installation. Let the glass cool before cleaning, and wipe it with a dry soft cloth.